The Gateway Men's Chorus History
Since
its inaugural performance titled "One Voice" in April 1988, with only
22 singers, the Gateway Men's Chorus has become, in the words of The Riverfront
Times, "an arts phenomenon". Music Director Michael Cohrs founded the
Chorus in the fall of 1987. GMC grew both in size and artistry under the
artistic direction of James Nacy, who led the Chorus for five years from
September 1990. Since then GMC has performed a full season series of three
major concerts each year.
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Our Mission
Because music moves hearts and minds, we sing to affirm the gay experience and promote a culture of diversity and acceptance.
Our Vision
We believe we can achieve great things because:
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ARTISTIC
DIRECTOR
Jeffrey Richard Carter, a native of the Kansas City, Missouri area, is Artistic Director of the Gateway Men's Chorus of Saint Louis. He is also Chair of the Department of Music at Webster University.
He is a versatile conductor and teacher whose performance experience and training ranges through nearly 1000 years of western musical tradition; he has gained success with university ensembles, amateur choral groups, show choirs, volunteer church choirs, and festival choruses alike. His performing and educational endeavors have taken him to the continents of Asia, South America, and Europe, in addition to the continental United States.
GALA
The Gateway Men's Chorus is proud to be a member of GALA Choruses, and international association of 200 gay and lesbian affirming choruses which are as diverse as the communities they represent. GALA Choruses' membership includes more than 10,000 lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgendered persons, and their friends and families in North America, Europe, and Australia. The mission of GALA Choruses is to inspire and strengthen the international lesbian and gay community. Through its programs, GALA Choruses promotes excellence while building bridges of respect and understanding.
You can learn more about GALA Choruses at www.galachoruses.org
| Executive Committee Kevin Johnson, President Joe Nelson, Vice President Bryan Buck, Treasurer Dave Walser, Secretary Board Members John Brancaglione Larry Mayhew David Morrow Dick Woodhouse Staff Dr. Jeffrey Carter, Artistic Director Advisory Council Honorary Chairs Christine Brewer Franklin McCallie Rudolph Nickens Mary Strauss Chairs Willie Meadows Members Davis Allen Rich Brooks Janet Brown Lori Dolan Dr. Ken Haller Barry Hufker Dr. Charles Metz Mike Mullen Dr. Norman Neeb Jan Parkes Robert A. Powell Neal Richardson John M. Robinson III Dr. Mark Spurrier Alan Stein Dr. John Sweet Denise Thimes Patricia Vogelsang Gerald Wunderlich Bryan Young |